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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,833.85, 12,190.29 and 4,855.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,833.85, 12,190.29 and 4,855.01 is: 6,699.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,833.85 : 12,190.29 = 4,855.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,833.85/12,190.29 = 4,855.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,833.85x = 12,190.29 × 4,855.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,833.85x = 59,183,918.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,183,918.90/8,833.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,699.68

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